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Rimonabant is the first drug to target factors governing the body's appetite, metabolism and energy use. Trials showed it can reduce weight by a tenth. read more
Acomplia helps to control appetite-- something that for many patients involved in weight reduction programs is a major obstacle to success. read more
A pill that helps you lose weight and quit smoking? That was amazing enough to capture headlines last week. But scientists say the experimental drug might be even more versatile, providing a new tool to help people stop abusing drugs and alcohol, too. read more
Belgian researchers writing in the Lancet said people taking rimonabant lost an average of 8.6 kilograms (18.9 pounds) in a year. read more |